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KMPlayer vs MPC-HC: catalog facts
KMPlayer	MPC-HC
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source; no paid version exists.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Built-in codecs for most formats Plays 4K and 3D video	Simple, familiar interface that the maintainer describes as the reason the player is loved DirectShow architecture allows third party filters and renderers to extend playback
Closed source Little detail available from the official site about current features	Windows only The maintainer states he does not accept new feature requests
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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